Looking for year and model of wood rim Speedwell bike

[ChuckMTB]

My parents have had this speedwell bike hanging collecting dust in the garage for the past 40 plus years. Looking for model and year on it. Mom has asked me to find it a home and I'd like to have some history before I donate it somewhere that will appreciate it. Thanks!

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[Dave Stromberger]

Hi Chuck, and welcome to theCABE! neat bike, I'd place it in the early 1920's or even possibly late teens. Could you post some more pics? Closeups of details help too. This is one of those bikes that may have more value for it's rare parts than it is as a complete bike.

 

[ChuckMTB]

Appreciate the reply Dave. Damn that's old. Wow. I'll be back at moms in a couple days and will take some more detailed pics and maybe look for a S/N. Might even pick it up and take it with me. I only snapped the 4 pics today. It has a very heavy layer of dust n grime.

 

[dmk441]

I could use the chainring if you end up selling the parts. Just let me know. Thanks.

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Thanks for the pics Chuck. That 3-speed is a rare one, and the even harder to find shifter is intact! Same goes for that gooseneck, the pedals and the rear fender. Overall, that's a good bike. Feel free to "donate" it to me!

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Looks like an Emblem Angola NY built bicycle, and the speedwell labels seem to often be on bikes sold in Canada.

 

[joseph mesi]

If this is a speedwell made in Angola ny I would definitely be interested in it.

 

[locomotion]

this is an american made 1917 Emblem Speedwell made for sale in Canada through the Eaton stores.
sold for $35 new

 

[locomotion]

My parents have had this speedwell bike hanging collecting dust in the garage for the past 40 plus years. Looking for model and year on it. Mom has asked me to find it a home and I'd like to have some history before I donate it somewhere that will appreciate it. Thanks! View attachment 1285390. Thanks.

the 3 speed hub was a $11 option in the catalogue